{"product_id":"map-projections-paperback-9781316611791","title":"Map Projections (Paperback \/ softback) 9781316611791","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMap Projections\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1921, this book presents an account regarding the different types of map projection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArthur R. Hinks (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781316611791, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 May 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e172 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.5 x 13.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.22 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1921, as the revised and enlarged second edition of a 1912 original, this book presents an account regarding the different types of map projection, incorporating information on the relationships between methods of projection and the qualities of each method. Intended 'for the mapmaker and the map user', the text approaches its subject from a practical point of view and avoids extensive mathematical theorising. Illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in geography, the history of cartography and the development of map projections.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface to the first edition\u003cbr\u003e Preface to the second edition\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. The principal systems of projections\u003cbr\u003e 3. Cylindrical projections\u003cbr\u003e 4. Zenithal projections\u003cbr\u003e 5. Zenithal projections (continued)\u003cbr\u003e 6. Modified conical and conventional projections\u003cbr\u003e 7. Projections in actual use\u003cbr\u003e 8. The simple mathematics of projections\u003cbr\u003e 9. The numerical errors of projections\u003cbr\u003e 10. Tables\u003cbr\u003e Appendix to first edition\u003cbr\u003e 11. Corrections and additions to previous chapters\u003cbr\u003e 12. Projections for topographical maps on large scales\u003cbr\u003e 13. Notes on the history of map projections\u003cbr\u003e 14. Additional tables\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geometry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geometry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geometry%20%5BPBM%5D%22\"\u003ePBM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266483048728,"sku":"9781316611791","price":29.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781316611791i_8605acb5-885d-4710-82e3-45d76eae9076.jpg?v=1696682931","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/map-projections-paperback-9781316611791","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}